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gained momentum, and they were now preparing for a crucial presentation to secure their client's long-te

enly paused, his brows furrowing in thought. "Shania, I need you to look

could sense his stress-he had been pushing himself harde

You've been working nonstop," she sugg

"You know I can't afford to take breaks, not

ourself. Burnout won't help anyone,"

ol," he replied, his tone firm. Yet, there was a flicke

h him to open up and respecting his boundaries.

ht of his resolve. "Let's focus on getting t

s. Despite his insistence, she couldn't shake t

nt loomed over them like a storm cloud, and Alvaro's stress began to seep into their interactions. The once

Shania noticed Alvaro tapping his fingers impatiently on t

okay! We're running out of time, and I feel like we're no

till have time to make adjustments. Let's go through it t

how to do my job, Shania!" he

not what I meant. I ju

e in his eyes dimming. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap. It's

ou don't have to carry it all alone," Shania

ening. "You're right. I appreciate yo

inning to clear. "We'll get through this. Let's tac

varo's energy gradually returned, and soon they were back to exchanging id

his chair, exhaustion etched on his face. "Thank y

help," she replied, feeling a sens

p and stretched. "Let's order some food to cel

her mood lifting at the thoug

the desk, a playful glint in his eye. "So, tell me more abo

eir dynamic. "Well, there's not much to

e something interestin

. I haven't done it in a while, though," sh

encouraged, his tone genuinely interested.

ay. I've been so focused on my career,"

varo shared stories about his early days in the industry, revealing glimpses of his hum

d, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "I'll b

I'm willing to give it a shot," she laughed, appreciati

red to leave. As they stepped into the night air, a comfortable si

varo. It really helped,

zed," he replied, his voice softer than usual. "I

feeling a sense of peace wash over her. "You know, it's easy to fo

oals," Alvaro admitted, his tone contemplative.

ng emboldened. "You deserve t

kled with unspoken possibilities. "You're right.

she added with

" he agreed, laughte

n them. Their connection had deepened, and she found herself excited by the prospect of

emed to be softening, allowing moments of vulnerability to seep into their professional relationshi

ith a different client, Shania's heart sank when she spotted a familiar face in the crowd-D

ce booming through the conference ro

Shania felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. She forced a smile

I didn't know you were working with A

ody language shifting. Shania sensed t

ng?" Daniel asked, his eye

d, his voice tight. "We're confiden

. "Well, I hope you're ready. You k

e stepped in to diffuse the situation. "We're all committed t

at Alvaro. "But remember, Alvaro, it's not just ab

o replied, his

y. Shania felt torn between the two men-Daniel, with his effortle

office, Alvaro's silence was palpable.

ut she could see the stor

ot," she said carefully. "But you